Game On: Positioning Uganda as Africa’s Premier Sports Tourism Destination

In this episode of The Ugandan Podcast, we dive into Uganda’s rising potential as Africa’s next big sports tourism destination. With the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirming Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania as co-hosts for CHAN 2025 and AFCON 2027, the country is on the brink of a transformative moment. This conversation explores what this means for Uganda’s sports and tourism sectors, and how the country can strategically harness these opportunities to attract international visitors, boost investment, and elevate its global reputation.Joining the discussion are Joseph Owino, founder of Kawowo Sports, Jean Byamugisha, CEO of the Uganda Hotel Owners Association, and Dr. Patrick Ogwel, General Secretary of the National Council of Sports. Together, they unpack the significance of CAF’s decision, the current state of Uganda’s sports and hospitality industries, and the role of government and private sector collaboration in shaping a successful path forward. They also reflect on how international events can catalyze policy change, infrastructure development, and cross-border cooperation in the region.This episode offers valuable insight for anyone interested in the intersection of sports, tourism, and national development and how Uganda is positioning itself to lead the charge in Africa’s sports tourism future.The Ugandan podcast is an audio-visual production on informing, understanding, and sharing government programs to enhance citizen engagement in achieving National Development Goals. We share facts, ideas, and progress through dialogue to create a positive impact.Connect with Ministry of ICT & National GuidanceTW:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.twitter.com/MoICT_Ug⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/mictuganda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/moict_ug⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UCnp5ryL6CT5QvB_IvItE8SA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ict.go.ug/⁠⁠